Australia, the most successful team in the history of the women’s cricket, will start their journey in the marquee event on October 3 as they take on Sri Lanka. The defending champions who are placed in Group A alongside India, New Zealand, Pakistan and Sri Lanka will look to lift the trophy once again.
Let’s see the Australian players to watch out for in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024.
#1 Alyssa Healy
Alyssa Healy, the captain of Australia cricket team, will be a key player for the team. Her explosive batting at the top of the order will give a quick start to Australia in the game. She is very sharp in wicket keeping which makes her more strong pivotal player for Australia in the world cup along with her captaincy.
She has played 159 T20I matches and have made 2987 runs at an average of 25.31. She has seventeen half-centuries and a century in her name.
#2 Ashleigh Gardner
Ashleigh Gardner, a powerful all-rounder of Australia cricket team, is an invaluable asset to the Australian side. She can ruin anyone’s bowling attack with her aggressive middle-order batting. With that, her off-spin bowling also holds equal opportunities of changing the game at any moment.
She has played 90 T20I matches and have made 1380 runs at an average of 25.55 including six half-centuries. She has taken 72 wickets with her BBM of 5/12.
#3 Ellyse Perry
Ellyse Perry, class cricketer of Australia cricket team, will be one of the most key players for Australian team in the world cup. She adds experience of veteran all-rounder with her ability to contribute with both bat and ball.
She has played 157 T20I matches and have made 1956 runs at an average of 31.04 including nine half-centuries. She has taken 126 wickets with her BBM of 4/12.
#4 Tahlia McGrath
Tahlia McGrath, the vice-captain of Australia cricket team, will be a key player for Australian team in this world cup. She is an emerging player with abilities to contribute with both bat and ball. She is a dynamic all-rounder in the team.
She has played 45 T20I matches and have made 981 runs at an average of 40.87 including seven half-centuries. She has taken seventeen wickets with her BBM of 3/13.
#5 Alana King
Alana King, the spinner of Australia cricket team, will be a key player for Australian team in this world cup. She is emerging as a rising star who can take wickets at critical moments.
She has played 22 T20I matches and have taken 21 wickets. Her economy rate is 6.29 with her BBM of 4/8.
